COLEEN TRAN

• Analyzed production data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
• Developed standard operating procedures to ensure consistent operations across teams.
• Developed and optimized manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Developed audit plans and schedules for systematic evaluations.
• Ensured compliance with applicable standards while creating technical documents such as ISO 9000 or IEEE Standards.
• Conducted gap analysis of existing Quality Management System against ISO 9001, 2015 standard requirements.
• Developed and implemented quality control systems in accordance with ISO 9001, 14001 and other relevant regulations.

Reverse engineered unreliable, unavailable, and/or costly parts for the production of an Owner Operator Produced Part (OOPP)

• Coordinated testing and validation of new mechanical components.
• Coordinated with vendors regarding materials used in production processes.
• Recommended modifications to improve system reliability, performance or safety.
• Managed projects to save DAL $3M+ over 12 mos. and $7M+ over 3 yrs.
• Consult with aircraft interior vendors and material suppliers to design, test, and manufacture OOPP's
• Provide documentation substantiating the safety of an OOPP on DAL aircraft
• Contract under Sheffield Aerospace

• Executed installation, operational, and performance qualifications for new equipment (freezers, autoclaves, BSC's, orbital shakers, and lyophilizers)
• Performed root cause analysis of non-conformances, identified corrective actions and monitored effectiveness of closure activities.
• Designed and executed cleaning validation studies for new detergents
• Supported Operations and Manufacturing by troubleshooting and maintaining (RM's and PM's) equipment and implementing process improvements
• Assisted in investigations/CAPAs due to process deviations and nonconformities
• Provided technical support during production processes by troubleshooting problems related to product quality or manufacturing defects.

• Characterized biomarkers of Hepatitis E, genotypes 1 and 3 in rhesus macaques
• Tested and analyzed over 5000 Red Cross blood samples to determine the prevalence of Hepatitis E throughout the US population

• Performed histology experiments on fibrotic lung tissue to study cellular differences between patients with and without pulmonary fibrosis

• Served as a liaison between the in-house radiologists and the healthcare professionals at over 200 healthcare facilities
• Communicated critical, life-threatening results to physicians and nurses

• Conducted synthetic biology experiments to facilitate sMMO production in E. coli
• Presented research (oral and poster) at the International iGEM Conference in Boston, MA from Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2014

• Facilitated quality control of samples from West-Central Africa for HIV studies

• Performed genotyping studies with mice induced with cardiac hypertrophy